US Bridges

Free Silver RD over Branch of Pup Creek

GoodPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI SE of JCT Ky 1389 · Structure no. 030C00139N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free Silver RD over Branch of Pup Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Free Silver RD over Branch of Pup Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 433 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFree Silver RD
CrossesBranch of Pup Creek
Location2.4 MI SE of JCT Ky 1389
RouteCounty Highway 1045
Coordinates37.79861, -86.90611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2014)
Projected traffic433 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Free Silver RD over Branch of Pup Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Free Silver RD over Branch of Pup Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Free Silver RD over Branch of Pup Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Free Silver RD over Branch of Pup Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Free Silver RD over Branch of Pup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.